Dangerous air quality affects multiple areas of Southern California
As if Southern Californians needed something else to worry about, dangerous air quality is threatening parts of the region.
Hazardous air quality has been detected near La Cañada Flintridge and the Angeles National Forest, with very unhealthy air on the borders of that zone and in downtown Los Angeles, Bell, Bell Gardens, Commerce, and other areas in greater Los Angeles, according to the South Coast Air Quality Management District.
The AQMD hasn't pointed to a specific cause, though a few wildfires in Southern California have likely had an impact. It's also possible that, at least in the downtown Los Angeles location, the burning of Waymo vehicles may have played a role.
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Dangerous air quality affects multiple areas of Southern California
As if Southern Californians needed something else to worry about, dangerous air quality is threatening parts of the region. Hazardous air quality has been detected near La Cañada Flintridge and the Angeles National Forest, with very unhealthy air on the borders of that zone and in downtown Los Angeles, Bell, Bell Gardens, Commerce, and other areas in greater Los Angeles, according to the South Coast Air Quality Management District. The AQMD hasn't pointed to a specific cause, though a few wildfires in Southern California have likely had an impact. It's also possible that, at least in the downtown Los Angeles location, the burning of Waymo vehicles may have played a role. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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